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Benjamin Moore's specialty paints can liven up a room's dull decor.

CONNIE OLIVER: Specialty paint offers range of options

Room for change
February 16

Renovation & Design

A new ensuite was added during the reno, carved of an existing bedroom area.

RENOVATIONS: Floored

David Square
February 16

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African Violets have been hybridized to include a variety of colours in both single and double forms.

GARDENING: Out of Africa

Bonnie Batchelor
February 16

Renovation & Design

Efflorescence on concrete is removed with a mixture of muriatic acid and water.

SOLUTIONS: Garage-floor residue likely efflorescence

Reena Nerbas
February 9

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Icicles are a sure sign of bad insulation, and dangerous. Taking care of snow and ice on roofs is a no-brainer.

MIKE HOLMES: Deal with ice, snow around home

Mike Holmes
February 9

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Many homes have a catch basin like the one pictured above that is connected to the municipal sewer system.

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Moisture mystery easily solved, not easily fixed

Ari Marantz
February 9

Renovation & Design

Circle door by Yarrow Sash and Door: stained cherry with glass inserts in circular frames.

RENOVATIONS: You'll a-door it

David Square
February 9

Renovation & Design

Campfire, a new rose release for 2013, is the 4th entry in the Canadian Artist Series and the first ever tri-colour rose.

GARDENING: Roses are red -- and tri-coloured too

Colleen Zacharias
February 9

Renovation & Design

Wallpaper with a bold pattern can do wonders for a lacklustre room.

CONNIE OLIVER: Versatile wallpaper making big comeback

Room for change
February 9

Renovation & Design

A glass of olive oil: Soak cotton ball in olive oil and gently rub it over bandage to loosen it.

SOLUTIONS: Bandage 'ouchies'? Use water, olive oil, blow dryer

Reena Nerbas
February 2

Renovation & Design

Architects and contractors must get along on a job.

MIKE HOLMES: Pick the right architect

Mike Holmes
February 2

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